A Philanthropist’s Strides to Help Vulnerable Children
Her dream is to look out for the vulnerable through storytelling to liven up them from despair. Noreen Asekenye is enthusiastic about telling stories and through her Tell a Story Foundation Uganda, she is helping revitalize hope in the vulnerable communities.
Ever since its inception, the foundation has been touching and connecting lives through stories and acts of charity in a bid to champion love for humanity. As the lockdown continues to take place with no definite timeline of when it will be fully lifted, Asekenye has also weaved a project called, Together4Good.
“Together4Good was birthed as a result of the uncertainty of Covid-19 [situation]; it is our way of reminding people that are struggling that they are not alone and even in isolation, we still can do good deeds,” she says.
In anticipation of the re-opening of schools in the country, Asekenye has started ‘a back to school fundraising campaign’ to help the vulnerable children get scholastic materials. She also started selling T-shirts to different publics. To show reason for her workings, she has opened an account where the public can deposit their offerings. She also says that they accept donations on behalf of the children.
“You can support this cause by buying a Together4Good T-shirt at 6 dollars (UGX. 22,500) and be part of our community making a difference in the lives of others,” she explains. “You can also be part of this cause by donating any in-kind contribution through mobile money: 0754130546, 0778908955 or direct deposit to the Tell a Story Foundation's bank account: Equity bank. Account number: 1044201547013.”
Because she feels that engaging others would serve her organization goals, she is working with fellow philanthropists, who have committed to walking for a good cause this month (September) and for many other months to come.
“This year, because of the directives to avoid social gatherings, we will not be converging to have this walk. However, you can still walk for a good cause from where you are and for as many miles as you can?” she implores the public.
By CivSource Africa